#25 | A Sacred & Speedy 6-Minute Unmedicated Hospital Birth Of An 11-Pound Baby with Jilda Connell

If you have been on the fence about having an unmedicated birth, especially if you've had medicated births in the past, this story is going to be so inspiring to you. Whether you're currently planning a hospital birth or you simply want to hear an encouraging birth story Jilda is here to share her transformational story with us. After having two medicated hospital births that left her traumatized with epidurals gone wrong, she decided that her third birth was going to be unmedicated in the hospital. In most parts of the United States, that is unheard of! Tune in as Jilda shares her she determined her birth plan, if the hospital staff honored her plan, and the peaceful environment she was blessed to give birth in. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Jilda's experience of medicated versus unmedicated births Uncovering the misconception of how complicated inductions can be An induction, three failed epidurals & NICU stay with her first baby An elective induction & failed epidural with her second baby Creating a solid birth plan & switching birth teams for her third birth How to advocate for yourself in the hospital Affirmations & support for other moms desiring a natural birth MORE ABOUT JILDA: Jilda is a proud mother of three hailing from New Jersey. Her journey is all about empowering women, especially postpartum moms, through fitness. With years of dedication as a fitness instructor, Jilda's had the honor of transforming lives through group exercise, advocating for self-care and holistic health. Currently pursuing her doula license, her passion for nutrition during and after pregnancy drives her forward. Amidst the ebb and flow of motherhood, Jilda's resilience has soared while exercising her body and spirit through every one of her pregnancies. With her heart ablaze, she seeks to be a guiding light of support and positive change in every life she encounters. Follow Jilda on Instagram: @jacked.withjil RESOURCES MENTIONED: Pain Free Birth Course